Seven Days Out May 14-20, 2017

The Hangout Music Fest returns Friday for three days of music featuring more than 80 acts on the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The fun kicks off starts Thursday with the Kickoff Party.(Photo: Phil Bailey/online@pnj.com)

SUNDAY

Blues Angel Music's 'Blues on the Bay'

Community Maritime Park Hunter Amphitheater, downtown Pensacola. 6 p.m. Sunday. The Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department, Community Maritime Park Associates and Blues Angel Music present the 2017 Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Summer Concert Series. Concerts take place on select Sunday evenings when the Blue Wahoos are away. This week features "Still Standing: A Tribute to Elton John." Blues Angel Music plans to give away numerous prizes to attendees at each performance, and there will be a Grand Raffle at the end of the series to raise funds for music education through the Blues Angel Music Foundation. The winner of the Grand Raffle will be announced at the final concert on Aug. 20. Pack your coolers and take your lawn chairs or blankets. Concerts are family friendly and concessions are available. Pets and glass containers are prohibited. 436-5670, www.pensacolacommunitymaritimepark.com.

Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company, 1010 North 12th Ave., Room 211. 4 p.m. Sundays. The members of Pensacola’s newest improv troupe, First City Improv, have set out to make Sunday afternoons a time for playing games without fancy controllers, fold-out boards or even marbles. Visit their rehearsal space to watch improv games and, if you wish, join in the fun. Shenanigans is a family friendly event with the humor arising out of the situations created by the players. Visitors are encouraged to bring along beverages, kids and snacks. Free. www.setsco.com/first-city-shakespeare.

Jurassic Tour

Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Highway. 10 a.m. Sunday. There will be a range of activities designed to appeal to and engage all members of the family. This event simulates what it would be like to experience the Jurassic, Triassic and Cretaceous periods first hand. “Tracey” (a young T-Rex) greets guests at noon, 3 and 6 p.m., and can be found walking and playing around the exhibit during those times. The main exhibit features life size ultra-realistic animatronic dinosaurs, more than 40 life-like dinosaurs in all, with the rides and the skeletons. Children can look at these creatures, learn about them and even ride a few. It features realistic scenes, enormous dinosaurs, baby dinosaurs, a Dinosaur band, and lots of fun activities for children of all ages. There’s even a fossil dig where young paleontologists can dig up ancient bones, a “Dino Bounce” area with dinosaur theme inflatable bounce houses, and much more. Tickets: $25 for children ages 1-12; $20 for adults. Tickets includes a tour of the dino exhibit plus unlimited access to Fossil Dig and Bounce Castles area, basketball and darts games and Dinosaur Band and Dino Theatre. Dinosaur and ATV rides and all other activities not included in the general admission ticket will be $5 each per ride. All tickets also includes a free mobile game, Dino Soar!, which can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play Store. A $3 military ID and senior citizen discount is available at the box office. www.jurassictour.com.

Disney on Ice presents 'Worlds of Enchantment'

Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. 2 p.m. Sunday. Enter the world of Disney magic, live on ice. Rev up for non-stop fun with four favorite Disney stories. Be amazed as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar’s "Cars" perform high-speed stunts and race across the ice like you’ve never seen before. Dive into adventure with Ariel and "The Little Mermaid’s" undersea kingdom. Watch Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the "Toy Story" gang as they try and escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare. Plus, enter the wintery world of Arendelle with sisters Anna and Elsa and pals Olaf and Kristoff from Disney’s "Frozen" as they learn the meaning of true love. Tickets start at $15 at the Bay Center box office, Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000. Additional fees may apply. 432-0800, www.pensacolabaycenter.com.

MONDAY

Jazz Pensacola's 'Jazz Gumbo'

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 5:30 p.m. doors; 6:30 p.m. show, Monday. Jazz Pensacola invites the community to a Jazz Gumbo spotlighting jazz-rock horn bands Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears and Tower of Power. Admission includes a cup of seafood gumbo, and you can order from the menu and cash bar. Hold onto your admission tickets for Door Prize drawings. Attendees can also purchase 50/50 tickets for a cash drawing. The winner gets half, and Jazz Pensacola gets half to benefit its music program. Admission: $12; $10 for Jazz Pensacola members and guests; free for students with ID and military in uniform. Join Jazz Pensacola at this event, and admission is free. 433-8382, www.jazzpensacola.com.

WEDNESDAY

X in concert

Vinyl Music Hall, 2 Palafox Place. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Legendary punk band X celebrates its 40th anniversary with a tour featuring all four original members. Established among the first wave of American punk, the original members are vocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist/bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer DJ Bonebrake. X’s first two studio albums, "Los Angeles" and "Wild Gift," were ranked by Rolling Stone magazine among the 500 greatest albums of all time. Rosie Flores, "The Rockabilly Filly," will open the show. Tickets: $30; $99 for VIP including early entry and a variety of merchandise at the Vinyl Music Hall box office or online at www.vinylmusichall.com or www.ticketfly.com. All ages are welcome, but there is a $5 surcharge for those younger than 21, and those younger than 16 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult guardian. www.vinylmusichall.com.

Street Eaters in concert

Chizuko, 506 W. Belmont St. 9 p.m. Wednesday. Bay Area punk duo Street Eaters are releasing upcoming "The Envoy" via their own label, Nervous Intent Records. A concept album inspired by recent political events and based on dystopian, gender revolutionary author Ursula Le Guin, "The Envoy" features the signatures of the band — driving bass, heavy hitting drumming from Megan March, and dual vocals — but more analytical songwriting. The band has drawn comparisons to Wipers, Drive Like Jehu, Huggy Bear and more. Chew, Dicks From Mars and Surrounder will share the bill. www.facebook.com/chizukopensacola.

THURSDAY

St. Christopher’s Concerts

St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 3200 N. 12th Ave. 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Christopher’s Concerts is a free, family friendly concert series on the lawn of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church. Concessions are available. Take your lawn chair and beverage of your choice to enjoy the 2017 concert series. This week features jazz from Infusion. 433-0074, www.scpen.org.

Hangout Music Fest

Gulf Shores Public Beach, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, Alabama. 6 p.m. Thursday, kickoff party; 11 a.m. Friday through May 22, main festival. The eighth annual Hangout Music Fest returns to the beach in Gulf Shores for four big days of music featuring more than 80 national acts. The annual Thursday Kickoff Party will feature performances by Migos, Cherub, Tchami, DJ Jazzy Jeff and special guests. Tickets are $50, or admission is included with VIP or better tickets to the main festival. Among the headline acts (subject to change for the main festival starting Friday are Mumford & Sons, Twenty One Pilots, Phoenix, Chance the Rapper, Major Lazer, Weezer, DJ Snake, MGMT and Sigur Ros. Tickets: $309 for general admission; $1,099 for VIP passes, which include Thursday admission, VIP Grove and mainstage viewing area access, stage-side pool access, food and drink. private bathrooms and express entrances. Visit www.hangoutmusicfest.com.

Thursday through May 21 at the New Malibu Lounge, 1000 Gulf Beach Highway; Saturday at the Flora-Bama Lounge and Package, 17401 Perdido Key Drive. The New Malibu Lounge and the Flora-Bama Lounge, in conjunction with the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival will be hosting the Mickey Newbury Gathering. Newbury was a great friend of, and performed many times at, the festival. After his passing in 2002, a number of fans decided to have an annual “gathering” to honor him and his music. Originally staged in this area, the gathering moved to Texas for several years before returning in 2016. Performances will take place at the New Malibu Lounge beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, at 7 p.m. Saturday and at 1 p.m. May 21. The Sunday afternoon session will feature Chris Newbury and Jon Mark Stone. Special time will be set aside dedicated to the music of other members of the festival family who have died. Attendees will be treated to the sounds of the songs of Wayne Carson, Hank Cochran, Mike Fincher, Larry Henley, Red Lane, Rusty McHugh, Jody Payne, Freddy Powers, Larry Jon Wilson and others. This will take place at the Flora-Bama Lounge at 2 p.m. Saturday. www.fbisf.com.

FRIDAY

Bands on the Blackwater

South Willing Street, downtown Milton. 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. The free Bands on the Blackwater concert series returns to downtown Milton. Spectators are encouraged to take lawn chairs or blankets. This week features classic '60s and '70s rock from the Reunion Band. 983-5466, www.facebook.com/BandsOnTheBlackwater.

Downtown Milton. Friday and Saturday. This festival salutes the citizens of Milton by featuring a car show, WaterFest, Bands on the Blackwater and a barbecue festival. During this festival weekend, there will be additional activities such as the Blackwater Pyrates; who will perform boater safety checks at Carpenters Park and Russell Harber Landing; as well as, the Blessing of the Fleet along the Blackwater River at 1 p.m. Bands on Blackwater will take place Friday evening and Saturday, showcasing an eclectic lineup of local musical talent. Friday’s concert will feature the music of The Reunion Band at 7 p.m., while on Saturday at 5 p.m. The Bad JuJu band will take the stage on South Willing Street. The Barbecue on the Blackwater contest will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Backyard barbecuers will be competing in pulled pork and pork ribs, all while trying to capture the People’s Choice award. Blackwater WaterFest will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday featuring water slides and free rides for children younger than age 12. The Camp Fire Car Show will start loading at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, and will bring out gearheads from across Northwest Florida. Bill Gamblin, 983-5466.

Saenger Theatre, 118 Palafox Place. 9:30 a.m. Saturday. The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra presents the annual Music for Families event, beginning with pre-concert activities at 9:30 a.m. followed by a family friendly concert at 11 a.m. Before the concert, the Symphony will open the Saenger doors for children and their families to experience a number of hands-on art activities, science of sound demonstrations and the popular Instrument Petting Zoo. Attendees will have opportunities to try the various instruments of the orchestra with the help of Pensacola Symphony musicians. Partners from Blues Angel Music, the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office, Gulf Breeze School of Music, Pensacola MESS Hall, Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Guild, University of West Florida Historic Trust and West Florida Public Libraries, along with local artist Randy New, will come together to create a fun-filled morning. In a special performance titled “All Aboard,” Maestro Peter Rubardt and the PSO musicians will journey through time to teach attendees about influential musical figures, including Antonio Stradivari and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The orchestra will play works composed by Mozart, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Igor Stravinsky and additional fan favorites such as excerpts from John Williams’ “Star Wars” and Disney’s animated classic “Beauty and the Beast.” Tickets: $5; free for ages 3 and younger. 435-2533, www.pensacolasymphony.com.

The Garden Center, 1850 N. Ninth Ave. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and May 21. The Secret Gardens Tour presents six unique private residential gardens, selected for their creativity, use of native plants, garden features and interesting horticulture specimens. Start at any garden on the tour and visit in any order. The Secret Gardens Tour is a self-guided, walking tour of the featured gardens. Tickets: $20 in advance at The Garden Center office or at the first garden visited on the day of the tour; free for children younger than 12. Tour will take place rain or shine. 432-6095, www.pensacolagardencenter.com/Events.